Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International is kicking off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on Thursday, March 1, with a challenge to all Curves clubs to meet or exceed last year's donations. Each club, including Curves clubs in the Hillsborough area, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support area community food banks. In addition, Curves clubs in the Hillsborough area will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to their local food bank from March 12 to 25.
"Curves is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members, so the food drive is a natural extension of that commitment to the communities where our clubs are located," said Curves founder Diane Heavin. "Many families are struggling with basic expenses and need some
help to make ends meet. Our food drive gives our members a way to reach out and support their neighbors."
With a theme of "Good for your body and your soul," this year's drive encourages Curves members to feel doubly good about themselves as they make time to exercise for good health and take time to help others in the community with a donation of nutritious food. Area Curves clubs may also qualify to win cash prizes for their local food banks. Curves International will award cash prizes to the clubs that collect the most food, the clubs that show the greatest increase in donations over the 2011 food drive and to two additional clubs randomly selected from all the
clubs who enter the contest.
"We would love to see all of our clubs top their donation levels from last year," said Heavin. "But the main goal of our annual drive is to enlist the help of our members in re-stocking the shelves of local food pantries across the country. We also hope that new members will take this opportunity to give back to their local communities as they join our Curves community."
For more information about Curves women's gyms in the Hillsborough area and the 2012 Curves Food Drive, please contact one of the following Curves locations:
• Curves of Durham, located at 1829 Martin Lurther King Jr. Pkwy., at (919) 489-6800 or 97AF9QJ@curvesmail.com
• Curves of Durham, located at 4711 Hope Valley Road, Ste. 4B, at (919) 489-6200 or 97OGBY@curvesmail.com
• Curves of Burlington, located at 235 South Graham Hopedale Road, at (336) 513-4747 or 97PGS6G7@curvesmail.com
• Curves of Graham, located at 101 Ivey Road, at (336) 222-7008 or 97PVC5RML@curvesmail.com
• Curves of Mebane, located at 1239-C S. 5th St., at (919) 304-3481 or curvesmebane@centurylink.net
For more information about Curves, visit www.curves.com.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
First charging station for electric vehicles at N.C. rest area opens to public
History was made Wednesday, Jan. 11, as officials from the N.C. Department of Transportation, N.C. Department of Commerce and Praxis Technologies Inc. joined together to cut the ribbon on one of the first electric vehicle charging stations at a state rest area. The ceremony took place at the Alamance County Rest Area on Interstate 40 and I-85 near Burlington, which is now the site of two charging stations. A Nissan Leaf from Michael Jordan Nissan of Durham was on site to provide a demonstration of the charging stations.
“With this project, the state of North Carolina and its partners are helping lay the groundwork for an infrastructure that will support the increasing number of electric vehicles in North Carolina and the nation,” said State Roadside Environmental Engineer Don Lee.
The electric vehicle charging stations, as well as accompanying educational signage, were provided by Raleigh-based Praxis Technologies Inc. through a grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce Green Business Fund Program. In addition to the charging stations at the Alamance County Rest Area, Praxis provided two more charging stations to NCDOT, which were recently installed at the rest area located along I-40 at the I-95 junction near Benson. The charging stations are classified as “Level 2,” which means they can fully charge a vehicle in six to seven hours. There is no cost for using the stations.
The N.C. Department of Commerce grant, which totaled $247,000, has enabled Praxis to place 20 electric vehicle charging stations in key markets around North Carolina over the past eight months.
The Alamance and Johnston County rest areas were strategically chosen as installation sites. They are high-traffic locations that welcome a combined 1 million visitors annually and additionally are located along commuter routes near major metropolitan areas. This may allow motorists the option of charging their vehicle for a short period of time in order to gain enough charge to travel to another charging station location.
NCDOT continues to work with its private partners to investigate the possibility of installing more charging stations at rest areas in the future, including “Level 3,” stations, which are able to fully charge a vehicle in as little as 30 minutes.
“With this project, the state of North Carolina and its partners are helping lay the groundwork for an infrastructure that will support the increasing number of electric vehicles in North Carolina and the nation,” said State Roadside Environmental Engineer Don Lee.
The electric vehicle charging stations, as well as accompanying educational signage, were provided by Raleigh-based Praxis Technologies Inc. through a grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce Green Business Fund Program. In addition to the charging stations at the Alamance County Rest Area, Praxis provided two more charging stations to NCDOT, which were recently installed at the rest area located along I-40 at the I-95 junction near Benson. The charging stations are classified as “Level 2,” which means they can fully charge a vehicle in six to seven hours. There is no cost for using the stations.
The N.C. Department of Commerce grant, which totaled $247,000, has enabled Praxis to place 20 electric vehicle charging stations in key markets around North Carolina over the past eight months.
The Alamance and Johnston County rest areas were strategically chosen as installation sites. They are high-traffic locations that welcome a combined 1 million visitors annually and additionally are located along commuter routes near major metropolitan areas. This may allow motorists the option of charging their vehicle for a short period of time in order to gain enough charge to travel to another charging station location.
NCDOT continues to work with its private partners to investigate the possibility of installing more charging stations at rest areas in the future, including “Level 3,” stations, which are able to fully charge a vehicle in as little as 30 minutes.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Little Gym suggests three parenting resolutions for the New Year
Each New Year is a new opportunity for Hillsborough-area residents to focus on making positive changes in their lifestyle, exercise and diet habits. For local families, there is another reason to make and stick with these types of healthy resolutions: the choices that parents and caregivers make have a direct effect on their children's current and future health, too.
The Little Gym thinks it's important to help children develop healthy habits and enjoy an active lifestyle at an early age. To help Hillsborough-area families keep the focus on health in the New Year, Bob Bingham, President and CEO of The Little Gym International, proposes three "Parenting Resolutions" for 2012:
1. Encourage physical activity. Physical activity provides countless benefits, but it's a healthy habit that children need to develop early so that it becomes a natural part of their lifestyle as they grow.
2. Establish healthy eating habits. Keep healthy, appealing snacks on hand and set an example for your children with your own food choices. Plan low-fat meals that follow the government's MyPlate guidelines, and involve your children in meal planning and shopping. This allows families to reinforce their children's healthy food choices and helps children discover new foods and flavors.
3. Focus on your child's positive behaviors. Like adults, children respond to favorable comments and adopt behaviors that gain them attention. Try to get in the habit of catching your children at their best. Providing encouragement for good behavior or for participating in sports or other physical activities is a great way to motivate children to maintain good habits.
About The Little Gym
"We know that children are more engaged when they're excited about what they're doing," Bingham said. "Our innovative programs introduce children to physical activities that are both fun and fitness-inspired. Discovering and mastering new skills in a fun and positive way at The Little Gym helps build a foundation for a fit and healthy lifestyle."
The Little Gym introduces children ages 4 months to 12 years to physical activity through a curriculum-based program. Each week, lessons focus on developing specific physical, emotional and life skills, creating a well-rounded learning experience. Children achieve success at their own pace in a fun, caring and non-competitive environment. As children develop coordination, balance, rhythm and flexibility, they are also developing their listening, social and cognitive capacities.
For more information, contact a team member at:
The Little Gym of Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, owned by Susan Jacques, at (919) 403-5437 or sjacques@thelittlegym.com
The Little Gym of Burlington, NC, owned by Tracey Adams, at (336) 585-1233 or tlgburlingtonnc@thelittlegym.com
Or visit the website.
The Little Gym thinks it's important to help children develop healthy habits and enjoy an active lifestyle at an early age. To help Hillsborough-area families keep the focus on health in the New Year, Bob Bingham, President and CEO of The Little Gym International, proposes three "Parenting Resolutions" for 2012:
1. Encourage physical activity. Physical activity provides countless benefits, but it's a healthy habit that children need to develop early so that it becomes a natural part of their lifestyle as they grow.
2. Establish healthy eating habits. Keep healthy, appealing snacks on hand and set an example for your children with your own food choices. Plan low-fat meals that follow the government's MyPlate guidelines, and involve your children in meal planning and shopping. This allows families to reinforce their children's healthy food choices and helps children discover new foods and flavors.
3. Focus on your child's positive behaviors. Like adults, children respond to favorable comments and adopt behaviors that gain them attention. Try to get in the habit of catching your children at their best. Providing encouragement for good behavior or for participating in sports or other physical activities is a great way to motivate children to maintain good habits.
About The Little Gym
"We know that children are more engaged when they're excited about what they're doing," Bingham said. "Our innovative programs introduce children to physical activities that are both fun and fitness-inspired. Discovering and mastering new skills in a fun and positive way at The Little Gym helps build a foundation for a fit and healthy lifestyle."
The Little Gym introduces children ages 4 months to 12 years to physical activity through a curriculum-based program. Each week, lessons focus on developing specific physical, emotional and life skills, creating a well-rounded learning experience. Children achieve success at their own pace in a fun, caring and non-competitive environment. As children develop coordination, balance, rhythm and flexibility, they are also developing their listening, social and cognitive capacities.
For more information, contact a team member at:
The Little Gym of Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, owned by Susan Jacques, at (919) 403-5437 or sjacques@thelittlegym.com
The Little Gym of Burlington, NC, owned by Tracey Adams, at (336) 585-1233 or tlgburlingtonnc@thelittlegym.com
Or visit the website.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Sell your wares at the Burlington Farmers' and Crafters' Market!
Local farmers, artisans, crafters, bakers, sweet makers and other creative types are cordially invited to apply for vendor space in the 2011 Burlington Farmers' & Crafters' Market which will open in May.
The Market is hosted by Burlington Outlet Village and takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1 tp 5 p.m.
For details, please e-mail our Market Manager, Kim Draluck, at cornerstonecraft@bellsouth.net
A vendor application can be downloaded from our website here.
The Market is hosted by Burlington Outlet Village and takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1 tp 5 p.m.
For details, please e-mail our Market Manager, Kim Draluck, at cornerstonecraft@bellsouth.net
A vendor application can be downloaded from our website here.
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